Olivia Wilde on Shooting "The Invite" in San Francisco Olivia Wilde’s third feature film, The Invite, a San Francisco-set comedy-drama, premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival and is set for a theatrical release in June. The film, distributed by A24 Films, opens with a quote from Oscar Wilde, the playwright whose sharp wit and romantic ideals inspired the director. The title screen reads, “One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry,” a line that sets the tone for the film’s exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of adult relationships. Wilde stars alongside Seth Rogen as Angela and Joe, a bickering couple living in a sprawling apartment Joe inherited from his father. The film follows their tense dynamic as Joe, exhausted from his daily commute, returns home to find Angela has invited their upstairs neighbors, Pina (Penélope Cruz) and Hawk (Edward Norton), for dinner. Joe, who harbors resentment toward the neighbors for their loud nighttime sex, is unenthusiastic about the gathering, setting the stage for a night of conflict and introspection. Wilde, who also directed the film, described the San Francisco shooting locations as “dreamy” and “stunning.” Filming took place over two days, with the city’s iconic landmarks and neighborhoods providing a rich backdrop. “It couldn’t have been clearer or more beautiful,” she said, though she humorously noted the cold weather as a San Francisco trademark: “Of course, it was freezing, because that’s what you guys do here.” The film’s setting, she explained, added texture to the story, capturing the city’s cinematic allure. The film’s narrative delves into the emotional struggles of its characters, particularly the toxic cycle of resentment and dependency in relationships.#san_francisco #olivia_wilde #a24_films #penelope_cruz #edward_norton
